Job Description

Build a meaningful career

At LifeWorks, we offer more than career opportunities, we provide career opportunities to make meaningful contributions to people's lives. The extraordinary expertise of a more than 7,000-strong workforce is harnessed to support the employees and families of the organizations we serve. Our innovative programs have a lasting impact on the health, financial security and productivity of 24,000 workplaces.

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Bilingual specialist in post-traumatic intervention

LifeWorks Wellness Solutions

Montreal, Quebec - Canada (Telework)

Permanent, full time

Summary:

You like to work from the comfort of your home but sometimes you need change and adrenaline. This position gives you the best of both worlds.

Reporting to the Regional Director of Post-traumatic Support Services, you will respond to calls from clients requiring support following a traumatic event, plan post-traumatic interventions and be in charge of administrative procedures. You will also travel to the scene to provide debriefing, defusing or support type interventions following a massive layoff or restructuring when necessary.

What we offer to all our employees :

• Benefits that meet your individual and/or family needs, from the first day of employment;
• Access to 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Access to a pension fund
• Professional liability insurance under our care to protect you;
• Four weeks of vacation and two wellness days to allow you to do what matters to you;
• Retirement plan to help you achieve your goals;
• Paid training leave to support your professional development;
• One day of volunteering per year to support a cause that is dear to you.
• Positive work environment that supports diversity and inclusion;
• Opportunity to have clinical supervision so that you can develop new skills;
• Portable IT and cellular equipment to help you be efficient and effective.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Perform a preliminary assessment of the situation in the workplace, and offer coaching and support to managers;
• Implement post-traumatic intervention by interacting with internal and external clients and affiliated professionals;
• Provide supervision and consultation to stakeholders when requested;
• Manage the administrative needs of trauma support services;
• Occasionally travel to the scene to provide debriefing, defusing or support interventions following a massive layoff or restructuring.

Required profile :

• Masters/PhD in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or Psychoeducation;
• Member in good standing of the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association;
• Bilingualism (English/French) orally and in writing is mandatory;
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience;
• Training in stress management in crisis situations (CISM) and/or certification in EMDR;
• Crisis management skills and ability to provide solutions to clients;
• Excellent ability with group interventions and oral communication;
• Good knowledge of different work environments and organizational environments;
• Understanding of organizational structures and human ressources;
• - Demonstrate sensitivity, professionalism and productivity when dealing with organizational clients;
• - Must be able to work weekday shifts between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.;
• - Ability to be creative and flexible in unforeseen and unusual situations.

Where permitted by law, LifeWorks employees must be fully immunized to access a LifeWorks office or customer premises.

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Fulfilling work that matters

LifeWorks is in the business of helping organizations help their people and in the process, we strive to elevate ours. We're always looking for talented professionals and strategic leaders looking to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. We appreciate the interest of every applicant; however, we contact only those selected for an interview.

At LifeWorks, we are committed to putting our people first. Our priority is to optimize the health and productivity of our people. In light of COVID-19, our company continues to monitor the global situation and following local guidance in each of our communities to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees. Safety is our highest priority, and while the goal is to ultimately return to the office, we are currently working remotely and are connecting with candidates through virtual interviews, recruitment events, and information sessions. We are excited to connect with you virtually, and look forward to receiving your application.